IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ

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The IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ gives 500-Series devotees just what they've always wanted; a fantastic sounding, well-built STEREO Pultec-style EQ for mix bus and mastering duties... but with a single set of controls!

The IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ is a stereo passive equalizer packed into a double 500-series module. This beast is equipped with transformer balanced inputs (IGS's own custom transformer) and outputs (Edcor) as well as a class-A driver circuit. Of course the entire filtering section is passive and it mirrors analogue equalizers from the 60s. There is separate frequency selector for low cut and boost sections. Top quality potentiometers and ELMA switches were used to achieve outstanding performance.

The First Ever Stereo Pulteq-Style EQ in 500 Format
The Rubber Bands is a wonderful tool that can add multiple levels of color to any track or mix. The best thing about, it is that you can set it up in various ways, all sounding clearly distinctive and great at the same. This is the device that gives the studio engineer an opportunity to add their own personality to the music.

IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ Features

  • First stereo Pultec-style equalizer for 500 series
  • Single set of controls for both L/R - allows for perfect equalization balance across the stereo spectrum
  • Class-A operation
  • Premium ELMA switches
  • Premium IGS custom transformers

IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ Specifications

  • Basic Features:
    • Q Factor: 0.5 - 4
    • Boost/Cut Range: +/- 20 dB
    • Hard Wire Bypass: Yes
    • All Stepped Manipulators: Yes, Frequency Selectors
  • Input & Output:
    • Input Impedance (Balanced): 10k Ohm, IGS Custom Transformer
    • Output Impedance (Balanced): 600 Ohm, IGS Custom Transformer
    • Audio Transformers: Carnhill on Input and Output
  • Levels:
    • Operating Level: +4 dBu
    • Max Input Level: +20 dBu
    • Max Output Level: +22 dBu
    • Headroom (@ +4dBu): 18 dB
    • Noise Level: -99 dBA
  • Bandwidth:
    • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20k Hz, +/- 0.1 dB
  • Distortion (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz):
    • THD+N: 0.012%
    • Crosstalk: 75 dB
  • Power:
    • Power Consumption: 7W
  • Packing Box:
    • Shipping Weight: 1.5 kg

IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ Includes

  • IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ
  • Manufacturer Warranty

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  • 5
    Igs rubber bands 500me
    Shawn sumner

    I put this in my mix buss last night and wow this just added lows and a little sparkle on the top end like a pultec style eq should. It’s great and I have been wanting one for a while and I was not disappointed in

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The IGS RB500ME 500-Series Mastering EQ takes the already great Rubber Bands 500 EQ another step to giving users just what they've always wanted; a STEREO Pultec-style EQ for mix bus and mastering duties... but with a single set of controls! And boy does this unit deliver. Wideband equalizers such as the classic Pultec are favored for more musical adjustments across the mix bus, but also for vocals, acoustic guitars, subgroups, bass. And the Pultec was even favored for individual drum duties for the interesting anomalies which occur when you increase both the boost AND cut simultaneously on a particular frequency, resulting in a very focused bump; a favorite for kick drums. But nothing puts the warmth and the sheen on a mix quite like a pair of Pultecs. But the trouble was always finding a pair of Pultecs which not only sounded the same, but behaved the same. Now you don't need to worry about that. The IGS RB500ME makes this a non-issue. Much like the stereo version of a Pultec plugin, you can just adjust one set of controls. But totally unlike the plugin, there is nothing quite like the beyond-high-resolution realism of a real analog equalizer at work on your mix. And the IGS RB500ME delivers for the 500-series devotee. IGS makes serious gear - seriously good gear! This is all very robust build quality with a sound quality to match. The best part is that the pricing is very reasonable for the value that you receive. IGS, as a relatively new line, is certainly delivering and is among some of our favorite new gear inspired by classic designs. Not just because Igor's adaptations are so accurate (which they are), but because of the total package.

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